Yes - it exists in the whole country and certainly in Liverpool you would probably get quoted a very good price for people buying after 45 years tenancy, Angela. This has been a big bone of contention in my family - tell you off List if you're interested. (Only off List because I think others would NOT be interested). Marj ----- Original Message ----- From: Kostas & Angela Nicolaou <titina23@spidernet.com.cy> To: <NORTHERN-ENGLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2000 3:02 AM Subject: [NTH-ENG] Re: Houses in UK | Speaking of houses for sale, does anyone know if the system to buy | council houses still exists. | We are thinking about this, because mum and dad have had a council house | for 45 years and they took it on after my Grandparents died. | I thought if we had the chance to buy it, it would be an investment for | the future when all the children hopefully go on to University in the | UK. | | Best wishes | Angela | Cyprus | | | ==== NORTHERN-ENGLAND Mailing List ==== | Don't forget you can also post your surnames or any other messages you may want to share in our on line forum message board, | http://amazingforums.com/forum/NORTH/forum.html | | --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.211 / Virus Database: 100 - Release Date: 14/11/00